Lake Washington Institute of Technology Grants Tenure to Three Faculty Members

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Kirkland, Wash. – Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public
institute of technology in Washington state, has granted tenure to three faculty members:
James Hicks, Karen Holum and Andrew Short. Tenure-track faculty are highly skilled
educators practicing modern pedagogy, current in their fields, innovative leaders
in their programs and the college, and worthy ambassadors to industry and our community
at large. Only a peer-driven process like this one can ensure that the award of tenure
shall signify the achievement of excellence. Hicks teaches Auto Collision and Repair and holds a Master of Business Administration from Seattle University. Holum teaches
Multimedia Design and Production and holds a Master of Science from University of Washington in Human Centered Design
and Engineering. Short teaches Engineering Graphics and holds a Bachelor of Science from Western Washington University in Industrial
Technology/Engineering Graphics. The LWTech Board of Trustees awarded them tenure on March 8.

“These candidates have shown their dedication to student success by taking an innovative
approach to helping our students grasp their full potential, and have worked to grow
and advance their departments by developing long-lasting industry relationships. These
innovative faculty have exemplified what it means to truly make a difference in the
lives of our students,” said Dr. Amy Morrison Goings, president of LWTech.

About Lake Washington Institute of Technology

As the only public institute of technology in Washington state, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) a provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace.
LWTech offers eight applied bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 associate degrees, and
more than 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused
programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.